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What can it mess up in my car that's needing a new catalytic converter?
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∙ 13y ago
The vehicle will fail the emissions test.
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Can removing the catalytic converter on 06 focus ruin the engine?
It will really mess up the fuel mileage,and driveability
Will aftermarket catalytic converters mess up the O2 sensor?
A quality aftermarket catalytic converter will work fine as long as everything else is in good working order.
Can removing the catalytic converter mess up the cars computer or Ruin gas mileage?
A catalytic converter's function is to filter most pollutants out of the exhaust so it probably wouldn't mess up the computer in the car or lower gas mileage. On an OBDII vehicle(post 1996) the computer watches the O2 sensors to monitor converter efficiency If the converter has failed(or is missing) the computer will adjust fuel ratios to try to compensate This can ruin economy,
What does the code P0303 mean on a 2003 Chevy s 10 4.3 v6?
Misfire on cylinder 3. Get it fixed asap so you don't mess up your catalytic converter.
Is it illegal to mess with the catalytic converter in Texas?
It is illegal everywhere. They are covered by federal law. Taking it off won't make your car go any faster, if that's what you think, unless it's plugged, in which case you can buy an after market unit and weld it in.
Can you drive a car that has a crack in the oil pan?
If it is leaking oil excessively you probably shouldn't. If the leaking oil was to reach the catalytic converter the oil could catch fire. Not to mention that everywhere you park you will leave a mess and you will be adding oil constantly to the engine.
Can a bad catalytic converter cause your 2001 Malibu to have intermittent power problems and check engine light indications?
A plugged catalytic converter will cause reduced power, lower gas mileage, and in extremely conditions, the engine will not run. The exhaust system is just as important as the intake. If the exhaust cannot get out, as when the catalytic coverter is plugged, the engine cannot create the proper amount of vacuum to draw the air fuel mixture into the cylinders. The exhaust gas is mixed with the incoming air mixture so you get a loss of power. This condition will also mess with the O2 sensor as the catalytic converter will get extremely hot and cannot reduce emissions properly because of reduced surface area contact. If you can remove the converter, and shine a light through it, you should be able to see the light on the other side fairly clearly. If not, you likely have a plugged converter. If you see any type of melting of the converter material, the honeycomb structure inside the metal housing, change it. You may also need to look for engine problems that could cause the melting of the converter.
Is it good for the car if you have put to much oil in?
do not overfill the oil in your car it may push past the piston rings and burn off making a mess of combustion chambers and possibly clogging the catalytic converter(s) as well as causing issues with other emission components
Where is location of 02 sensor for 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier?
There should be 2 of them. Upstream and downstream. Upstream means before the catalytic converter(usally screwed into the exhaust maifold) and downstream after the catalytic converter(usally in the exhaust pipe) I have seen in some repair manuals it is located inside the computer,but I have never found one there. Look on your exhaust system first. And they are a REAL PAIN to get out. So dont be discouraged if you mess somthing up, or pay someone that has a heating tourch and knows lots of cuss words. Good Luck with this painfull project....
Why dogs fur looses?
well dogs shed a lots thats why there hair comes of and makes a big mess its probly because thats old hair
Does bad timing make a catalytic converter get red hot?
It can, yes. So can a bad fuel mix. Catalytic converters run hot to begin with, and dumping unburnt fuel into a converter can cause problems.It will mess with the O2 sensors causing premature failure.It can clog the converters and actually set the converter's internals on fire.See the related link for more information."An engine that is not performing properly, that is not burning all the fuel, will allow unburned or excess fuel to enter the exhaust system. When this excess or unburned fuel contacts the hot core of the converter it will ignite. This constant infusion of unburned fuel will cause temperatures to continuously rise above the designed operating temperature until the core of the catalytic converter will actually melt. Possible causes for the excess fuel entering the exhaust system are an incorrect fuel mixture, incorrect timing, corroded spark plugs, worn and cracked ignition wires, improper fuel pressure, a faulty oxygen sensor, sticking float, faulty fuel injector or a malfunctioning check valve."
Does age of mythology work on windows 7?
no you can try converting the whole file with a converter, but I'm sure that will mess up your game
